New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc
- Assets
- $13.1m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 05/1978
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 13-2860703
Organization Overview
New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 05/2023, New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2023, New York Lawyers For The Public Interest Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE EQUALITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS, THROUGH THE POWER OF COMMUNITY LAWYERING AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PRIVATE BAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NYLPI'S DISABILITY JUSTICE PROGRAM WORKS TO ACHIEVE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, SELF-DETERMINATION, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTATION, IMPACT LITIGATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, NYLPI'S ADVOCACY AND LEGAL WORK SPANS FROM COMBATING INSTITUTIONAL RACISM AND ACHIEVING CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM REFORM TO FIGHTING FOR EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS, EQUAL ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING.
PRO BONO PROGRAM
THROUGH ITS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, NYLPI CONFRONTS ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM, WORKS TO ELIMINATE THE UNFAIR BURDEN OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS BORNE BY LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS, BLACK, BROWN, ASIAN, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE NEW YORK. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TEAM BUILDS CAMPAIGNS, PURSUES STRATEGIC LITIGATION, DESIGNS AND DEVELOPS COMMUNITY-LED ORGANIZING INITIATIVES, AND SHAPES POLICY. NYLPI SUPPORTS LOCAL, BOTTOM-UP LEADERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES' ABILITY TO ASSERT THEIR RIGHT TO A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.
NYLPI'S HEALTH JUSTICE PROGRAM BRINGS A RACIAL EQUITY AND IMMIGRANT JUSTICE FOCUS TO ITS ADVOCACY TO ENSURE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL. IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES, THE HEALTH JUSTICE TEAM ADVOCATES FOR HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR ALL NEW YORKERS, SEEKS ALTERNATIVES TO POLICE INTERVENTION FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES, WORKS TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AND COMBATS THE DEVASTATING HUMAN RIGHTS CRISIS WROUGHT BY THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION MACHINE. NYLPI ENGAGES IN INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY, HIGH-IMPACT REPORTS, CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION, AND OTHER ADVOCACY IN PURSUIT OF STRATEGIC, SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
J Mcgregor Smyth ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $247,837 |
Geneva Morris Development Director | 40 | $155,366 | |
Ruth Lowenkron ESQ Director, Dj | 40 | $170,647 | |
Daryl A Samuel Director Of Hr & Admin | 40 | $146,589 | |
Marnie G Berk Director Of Pro Bono Programs | 40 | $124,931 | |
Amber Zia Khan Director Of Health Justice | 40 | $133,546 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,563,012 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,462,187 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,872,159 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,168 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,897,358 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $155,922 |
| Investment income | $6,798 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$3,831 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$114,088 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,952,958 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $303,428 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,406 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,988,738 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $197,627 |
| Other employee benefits | $627,652 |
| Payroll taxes | $274,018 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $119,701 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $66,250 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $59,948 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,271 |
| Fees for services: Other | $146,998 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $195,072 |
| Information technology | $134,745 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $644,404 |
| Travel | $21,695 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,254 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,750 |
| Insurance | $37,286 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,899,837 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $278,897 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $297,298 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,402,615 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $146,845 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $77,584 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $127,230 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,101,167 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,642,161 |
| Total assets | $13,073,797 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $274,190 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $40,537 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,976,439 |
| Total liabilities | $5,291,166 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,821,448 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,961,183 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,073,797 |